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Navin Fluorine, SRF, and Major Chemical Stocks Drop Up to 6.5% Following US 27% Tariff on Indian Imports
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The Indian chemical sector faced a sharp sell-off on Thursday, April 3, 2025, as the United States government imposed a significant 27% reciprocal tariff on imports from India, triggering widespread concerns among investors and traders. Key players like Navin Fluorine, SRF, Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL), and UPL saw their stock prices tumble by up to 6.5%, marking one of the steepest declines in recent months for the sector.
The Trump administration announced the imposition of a 27% tariff on Indian imports, a sharp increase from the previous 3.5% import duty on chemical products[1][3]. This tariff hike is part of the US’s broader reciprocal tariff policy targeting multiple nations, including India, China (34%), the European Union (20%), Japan (24%), and South Korea (25%). While India is subject to a slightly lower rate compared to China, the jump to 27% still represents a significant escalation that threatens the profitability of Indian chemical exporters[1][3].
The tariff excludes some sectors such as pharmaceuticals but hits the chemical and automobile sectors particularly hard. Indian chemical exporters typically rely on the US market for a substantial portion of their revenue, exposing them directly to these tariff risks.
The announcement led to a sudden decline in the share prices of leading chemical stocks on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE):
Other companies such as Deepak Nitrite and Tata Chemicals saw smaller declines, with Deepak Nitrite down 1.27% and Tata Chemicals almost flat, indicating varying degrees of exposure and investor confidence[1].
The imposition of a 27% tariff substantially reduces the competitiveness of Indian chemical exports in the US market. Analysts from Jefferies and Macquarie alert that this tariff will likely result in:
India, however, remains relatively better positioned than some rivals due to slightly lower tariffs than China and other key exporters, potentially cushioning the blow marginally[1][3].
The tariff impact extends beyond chemicals. Indian automobile stocks, including Tata Motors, Balkrishna Industries, and Motherson, also experienced declines of up to 4% as the auto sector faces similar demand pressures from the US market, which accounts for about 3% of India’s automobile exports[2].
Macquarie estimates that the cumulative effect of these tariffs across industries could shave off around 50 basis points from India’s GDP growth, underlining the seriousness of the US's tariff move[2]. Auto-component exports worth $21.2 billion, a third destined for the US, risk being hit hard[2].
Despite the tariff shock, some chemical stocks like Galaxy Surfactants and PCBL have shown resilience, with gains after initial declines—indicating selective investor optimism in companies with more diversified global exposure or stronger fundamentals[3].
The US’s imposition of a 27% reciprocal tariff on Indian chemical imports dealt a heavy blow to the Indian chemical sector, reflected in sharp stock price declines in Navin Fluorine, SRF, and others. This move not only impacts company revenues and investor sentiment but also threatens to slow growth in India’s export-driven industries at large.
The sector now faces the challenge of navigating increased costs, potential market share losses, and the urgent need to find alternative markets to sustain growth. Investors should closely watch company earnings, government trade negotiations, and global trade policies in the coming months to gauge the full impact of this tariff escalation on the Indian chemical industry.
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